Erroneous information about LGBTQ individuals can lead to failure to give accurate advice to them as patients. Which of the following statements is true about lesbians:

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Research has shown that lesbians are more likely than heterosexual women to lack health insurance coverage. This can lead to a myriad of problems, including delayed or neglected care, inadequate preventive health care, and the failure to adhere to medical regimens. Option A is incorrect because lesbians can still contract sexually transmitted infections from female partners. Option B is also incorrect because all women, regardless of sexual orientation, need to be screened for cervical cancer. Option D is incorrect because research has shown that lesbians are less likely to seek care for health-related issues than heterosexual women.

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